If you've ever lost track of when you planted your basil or forgotten which tomato variety thrived last summer, it might be time to start a garden journal. Think of it as your garden's personal diary: ...

A garden is a living, breathing space that changes with each passing day. From the first tender shoots of spring to the final harvest of autumn, countless stories are unfolding right in your backyard.

Whether I’m tending a few pots of spring annuals on the back step or a raised garden bed filled with fall-harvest vegetables, a garden journal is one of my most valuable tools all year. It helps me ...

Ever forget which seeds you planted where, or wonder why your tomatoes did better last year? A garden journal can help you keep track of all the little details that make a big difference in your ...

Gardening can be more than just growing plants. It is not only a hobby, but an opportunity to learn new things, connect with nature and grow as a person. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just ...

My 2024 New Year’s resolution is to do a better job of keeping up on my garden journal. I start with good intentions but get busy and the note-taking drops off. At the end of the season, I’m kicking ...

The older I get, the harder it is for me to remember what year something happened in my landscape or garden. I should have written things down. Maybe I should consider starting a garden journal in the ...

The new year is nearly here, and 2026 is another year to have high hopes for beautiful gardens and dependable weather forecasts. So here we are now, planning, making notes, looking at seed catalogs, ...

YEARS AGO, IN a dusty shed, I came across a journal holding more than 20 years of garden records. Seed purchases, specific bloom dates, pest cycles and treatment regimes, along with seasonal to-do ...